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Ms. Deanna Miller, Primary Learning Disabilities 1st, 2nd and 3rd grades

Ms. Miller is a Special Education teacher whose classroom is alive and bursting with learning activities centered on literacy. Ms. Miller believes that students should embrace literacy in all facets; together she and her students sing, dance, paint, read, write and use musical instruments to make literacy a center of everyday life. Ms. Miller believes that no matter what a student’s background is, now is his or her time to shine. 2009-2010 is Ms. Miller’s first year at Ludlow-Taylor.

Ms. Miranda LeBlanc, Primary Autism

Ms. LeBlanc graduated from Wesley College in 2007 and continued at Wilmington College to receive her Master's degree in Education in 2009. From 2007-2009, she worked as a Behavior Therapist for adolescents and adults in residential care. Ms. LeBlanc believes that an Arts curriculum allows individual students the experience and opportunity to incorporate movement and thought, which in turn allow for a more "real" learning experience. "Students learn best when they are able to touch and feel — and do not just hear pieces of information. An Arts-integrated curriculum enriches the students because they learn in positive, fun and valuable ways." This is Ms. Leblanc's first year at Ludlow-Taylor.

Ms. Angela Megaw, Primary Intellectual Disability, 1st-4th Grades

Ms. Megaw (Special Education, 1st-4th Grades) holds a B.A. in Psychology from Dartmouth College and is working toward an Master's Degree in Early Childhood Special Education from The George Washington University. Ms. Megaw is proud to work at a school that creates a positive and welcoming learning environment and believes the caring and talented teachers at Ludlow-Taylor make the school truly unique. She is excited to incorporate an Arts-focused curriculum in her classroom and believes that an Arts Curriculum will build self-confidence in students and accommodate the unique learning styles in her Special Education classroom. Outside of school, Ms. Megaw enjoys playing basketball and softball. She loves to read, cook, and discover new restaurants. She is also a dedicated New England sports fan! The 2009-2010 school year is Ms. Megaw’s second year at Ludlow-Taylor.

Ms. Martha Steinbach, Primary Intellectual Disability

Ms. Steinbach has been a teacher for 13 years in the DC/Maryland area. She has taught 4th, 5th and 8th grades, as well as self-contained Mental Retardation classrooms from ages 14 to 22. Ms. Steinbach is currently pursuing her Master's degree in Special Education at Trinity University. She teaches because she enjoys bringing information to children so that they enjoy learning, grasp information and show achievement and success in the process. Ms. Steinbach feels that "it is wonderful to be able to help children feel successful and proud of their accomplishments." This is Ms. Steinbach's first year at Ludlow-Taylor.

Ms. Maggie Mullen, Intermediate Autism

Ms. Mullen received her undergraduate degree in General Education in 2007 and Masters in Special Education in 2009 at Duquesne University in Pittsburg, PA. She is enjoying her first year in Washington, and her first year as a classroom teacher. She recently moved to Washington from Pittsburgh where she worked as a Mental Health and Behavioral Specialist at a school for kids with autism and emotional disabilities. She also has been employed as part-time therapeutic support staff for children with autism in home, community, public school, and camp settings. She is excited about this year for her class and for all of Ludlow-Taylor. Her favorite aspect of teaching is watching her students succeed each and every day. She's confident we will be having fun and learning a lot during our first year as an Arts-Integrated Catalyst School!